From Where You Are

Teen Titans Fan Fic

Note: I do not own Teen Titans, nor this song (even if it is my favorite). The song; From Where You Are by Lifehouse.

So far away from where you are, these miles have torn us worlds apart.

His boots crunched against the gravel roads. The empty, clear gray sky regarded down upon him and frowned. He knew why. He knew.

And I miss you. Yeah, I miss you.

His eyes darted back and forth across the pathway, the narrow, meandering pathway.

So far away from where you are, I'm standing underneath the stars.

He looked up as the sun paled and turned into a brilliant blaze of sunset. Holding on so profoundly to the earth. So near. So distant.

And I wish you were here.

A lump grew in his throat and he glanced down, thrusting his gloved hands into his jean pockets. The pebbles kept right on disintegrating away. Crumbling. Gone.

I miss the years that were erased. I miss the way the sunshine would light up your face.

A tear blossomed and fell down, getting lost in the trail of tiny rocks he had crushed on his way. The path remained clear, his mind evermore opaque.

I miss all the little things.

He closed his eyes for a moment, praying he would wake up with his old friends near him. In the place he called his home. It had been too long.

I never thought that they'd mean everything to me.

His eyes were watering now, but he wiped away the tears he ached to stop crying on the sleeve of his shirt. His pale blue shirt. Blue. Like she adored.

I feel the beating of your heart.

He was crying now, making his way along the path. The forever winding ways. His pastel ghostlike eyes looked down at his feet.

I see the shadows of your face.

The light in the sky faded into dusky, crisp night. The wind blurred around him, whispering forever.

Just know that wherever you are, I miss you.

His heart was lurching and his breath deepening as the path steepened.

And I wish you were here.

The slope swerved and he swayed with it, taking in another deep inhale.

I miss the years that were erased.

His body told him to halt. He had never listened to limitation before.

I miss the way the sunshine would light up your face.

The stars glowed, flickering. They did not promise forever, a few had perished once and never returned.

I miss all the little things; I never thought that they'd mean everything to me.

The tears stung his eyes, but the path abruptly stopped. And he came to a standstill in front of the gate.

So far away from where you are.

He pushed the gate open as softly as he could. His strength was quitting on him. Stepping inside, he pulled the gate closed.

These miles have torn us worlds apart.

He walked across the green grass, to green, even for him. And he stopped in front of the four marble slabs.

And I miss you, yeah, I miss you.

He knelt in front of them.

And I wish you were here.

"I'm sorry I was late. My bones almost gave out on me." He did not smile, like he would have once. He nodded. "I'm sure you understand?"

So far away from where you are.

"I almost didn't make it, but I have news." He paused as if waiting for a response. "Angel had a daughter last week. She and Matthew couldn't be prouder parents." He turned to the second one.

I'm standing underneath the stars.

"Sweet Annabelle graduated last week. She cried. A lot. What a sweet child." Then to the last one.

And I miss you.

"I really hope you hear more than anyone. I never had the chance before to say I loved you more than life itself. I'm so sorry you have to hear it this way. I can't tell them anything this week, I suppose."

I miss you.

He had tears in his eyes now. "I know you can't see, but I'm wearing your favorite color. I just thought…..maybe…" He closed his eyes. "I have to go. I'll be late for supper. Sorry I couldn't stay longer." He leaned forward and kissed the last slab. "I'll be back tomorrow, one way or another."

And I wish you were here.

The aged green man stood up and walked away, the four granite stones watched him go.

Here lies Starfire Grayson; cherished friend, treasured wife, adoring mother, beloved Titan.

Here lies Richard Grayson; a dear husband, an affectionate father, a considerate friend, a real Titan.

Here lies Victor Stone; kind hearted, tender brother, more of a man than most, faithful Titan.

Here lies Raven Logan; Loving mother, caring wife, knowledgeable friend, devoted Titan.

The green man turned; a sparkle in his emerald eyes. "I'll be back. I promise." The same promise that his love had made all those many years ago. The same promise he had kept every day for ten years.

So far away from where you are. These miles have torn us worlds apart. And I miss you. And I wish you were here.